Practical Living Vocabulary

Vocabulary Week 2 Abstinence – voluntarily refraining from sexual activity Addiction – physical or emotional dependence on a drug likely to have a damaging effect Adolescence – the period of life between childhood and adulthood that begins with puberty (about ages 12-19)

Vocabulary Week 2 Anger management – controlling your emotions in stressful situations rather than having angry outbursts, confrontations, or losing your temper Anxiety – nervousness or agitation, often about something that is going to happen

Vocabulary Week 2 Arthritis – inflammation of the joints which results in pain, swelling, and limited movement Asthma – a disease of the respiratory system sometimes caused by allergies, with symptoms including coughing, sudden difficulty in breathing, and a tight feeling in the chest, not contagious

Vocabulary Week 2 Bullying – using strength or power to hurt or intimidate others Cancer – a tumor or growth caused when cells multiply uncontrollably, destroying healthy tissue Carbohydrate – nutrient that supplies energy for the body, Example: found in starches and sugars

Vocabulary Week 3 Cardiovascular disease – a disease that involves the heart and blood vessels (veins and arteries) Circulatory system – body system that carries blood through the body; heart, veins, arteries Communicable disease – illness that can be passed from one person to another and has recognizable signs

Vocabulary Week 3 Conflict resolution – solving disagreements between individuals or groups Depression – persistent feelings of unhappiness, hopelessness, poor concentration, lack of energy, and inability to sleep

Vocabulary Week 3 Dietary Guidelines for Americans – science-based advice to promote health and to reduce risk for major chronic disease through diet and physical activity

Vocabulary Week 3 Digestive system – body system that breaks down food so that it can be used by the body for energy: esophagus (tube that carries food to the stomach), stomach (breaks down food to be used for energy), small intestines (digests and absorbs nutrients), large intestines (absorbs water from and eliminates residues of digestion)

Vocabulary Week 3 Eating disorders – extreme, obsessive attitudes about food (irrational cravings, overeating, or avoidance of food) that may lead to serious illness or even death Emotional health – your overall well- being as related to your feelings, Example: you might have good physical health, but suffer from poor emotional health if you often feel left out

Vocabulary Week 3 Empathy – the ability to identify with and understand another person’s feelings; putting yourself in someone else’s situation